Self Drive river boat rental from Beaucaire

Located at the end of the navigable part without a permit, Beaucaire the starting point to discover the Camargue nature reserve in boat without license. Ideal for those who do not want to spend many locks, with only 3 locks between Beaucaire and Port Cassafières (one way possible from Beaucaire).

The locks are automatic or electric and manned by lock keepers. The locks are closed the 1st of may .

The ladder of locks at Fonsérannes (near Béziers) is very busy during the high season. Frontignan Bridge opens twice a day, in the morning and mid-afternoon.
The one-way or the navigation towards the Carmargue while crossing the Etang de Thau can be canceled or interrupted if the climatic conditions, in particular the wind, do not allow to pass the Etang de Thau. This does not prevent you from sailing while waiting for the reopening of the pond to navigation.

You can moor anywhere along the banks on the Canal du Midi and in the Camargue.

Events

June 20: Feast of the Drac

July and August every Friday evening: The Beautiful Quays, Surroundings of the pedestrian port, craft market and musical groups. Mobile or terraced catering

July 20th: The Estivales: consecration of bullfighting activities, bullfights, Camargue races in a Feria atmosphere.

Supermarkets

U express: 10 minutes walk from the base

Carrefour: towards Nîmes 3 km from the base

Access

Road: From Paris, take the A6 to Lyon then the A7 to Orange and finally the A9 exit Remoulins. Follow the direction Beaucaire to the city center. Go down the main road (Bd ML Foch), continue straight until after the bridge. Take the first road immediately after the roundabout along the canal, past a florist on your left and continue straight to the base Le Boat which is indicated.

Closest train station: Tarascon sur Rhône

Airport: Airports Nîmes (Garons)

Possible cruises

Customer testimonials

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4.2/5 (based on 4 ratings)

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Jean-luc R.

Cruise carried out on Oct 9, 2026, Estivale DuoCruise : Bellegarde round trip
"Accueil sympathique mais explications trop rapides et trop nombreuses pour la prise en main du bateau."

Volker O.

Cruise carried out on Aug 7, 2026, Confort 900 DPCruise : Bellegarde round trip
"Das Team an der Basis war freundlich und französisch charmant."

Shelagh L.

Cruise carried out on Sep 17, 2022, Estivale Quattro Fly CCruise : between Bellegarde and Le Somail
"Le personnel à Bellegarde a été accueillant et aimable"

Thierry R.

Cruise carried out on Jun 5, 2021, Estivale DuoCruise : Bellegarde round trip
"Très bon accueil. Personnel très agréable"

Travelling with CrisBoat

Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.

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